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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageParis region mortality rates doubled during June heatwave
France's health agency reports that mortality rates in the Paris region reached more than double normal levels during a record-breaking heatwave last month.
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman court rules homeowners may install air conditioning units
Germany's court of justice has ruled that homeowners' associations cannot prohibit apartment owners from installing air conditioning units, strengthening property rights regarding...
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coveragePresident von der Leyen unveils new defence partnership with Kyiv
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Kyiv on 15 July to sign a new defence partnership and receive the inaugural Order of Europe.
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission presents report on competitiveness of EU banking sector
Commissioner Albuquerque has addressed a press conference in Brussels to detail the European Commission’s latest findings regarding the current competitiveness of the European Unio...
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageUnderstanding the nuances of France's right to disconnect law
France's established right to disconnect law is frequently perceived as a strict ban on after-hours contact, yet the reality of its implementation remains complex for workers.
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageUS Navy Blue Angels flyover prompts safety concerns at Florida beach
A low-altitude flyover by US Navy Blue Angels jets has caused disruption at a crowded Florida beach, reigniting public debate regarding the safety of military air demonstrations.
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageLarge-scale rescue operation underway following landslide in China
Emergency teams are searching for trapped residents in Chongqing municipality after a landslide buried parts of a residential area on 17 July.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU strengthens Red Sea security mission with new Djibouti agreement
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has signed a security pact in Djibouti to bolster Europe's naval presence amid rising threats to the Bab el-Mandeb shipping chokepoint.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission unveils proposals for emissions trading and electrification
Executive Vice-President Ribera and Commissioners Hoekstra and Jørgensen have introduced new proposals regarding the EU Emission Trading System and an Electrification Action Plan i...
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission officials discuss latest Rule of Law Report
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner McGrath have addressed the European Commission regarding the latest findings and implications of the annual Rule of Law Report.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageBrittany sees surge in tourists seeking relief from French heatwaves
As record temperatures impact France, holidaymakers are increasingly viewing the historically cooler Brittany region as a potential refuge, though experts suggest the situation is...
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGerman term of the day: Klimaanlage
As rising temperatures impact Germany, the local news outlet The Local explores the linguistic significance of the term Klimaanlage, translating to air conditioning in English.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePetrol and diesel prices to increase across Portugal
Fuel costs in Portugal are set to rise significantly for the week of 20 to 26 July, according to reports from Euronews.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCIA documents reveal Venezuelan electoral machinery capable of altering votes
Newly declassified CIA documents suggest the Venezuelan government has possessed technology capable of manipulating up to 1.5 million votes since 2012, according to a report by Eur...
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Society: live coverageEuropean Commission registers two new citizens' initiatives
The European Commission has officially registered two new European Citizens' Initiatives focusing on the themes of education and housing, according to its daily news update.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission launches EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance
The European Commission has officially launched the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, aimed at enhancing collaboration on drone technology and counter-drone systems during a defence forum...
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17 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU-based British students to face higher UK university fees from 2028
The Local reports that British passport holders residing in the EU will lose eligibility for domestic university tuition rates in the UK following the end of a grace period.
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17 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBritish students in EU to face international university fees by 2028
A Brexit-era grace period protecting university tuition rates for British passport holders living in the European Union is set to expire, according to a report by The Local.
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17 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageIndia introduces its first hydrogen-powered passenger train
According to Euronews, India has launched the NaMo Green Rail, a new hydrogen-powered passenger train designed to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner rail transport.
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17 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes seventh annual Rule of Law Report
The European Commission has released its latest assessment of the rule of law across all EU Member States and four candidate countries.